Description

This one skillet meal is ready in about 20 minutes with just a few ingredients. It's a healthy dish that's also delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 14.5 oz. Mirepoix (chopped celery, carrots, and onions)
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 c. uncooked orzo pasta
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. black pepper
• 2 t. parsley
• 2 c. shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken is great)
• 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 T. lemon juice or freshly squeezed juice from half lemon

Steps

1. Heat 1 T. olive oil in a non-stick skillet;saute Mirepoix for 2-3 minutes until celery, carrots, and onions become translucent. Add garlic; stir until fragrant.
2. Add chicken broth and orzo to the skillet; stir in salt, pepper, and parsley. Bring to a low boil; turn heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes until orzo absorbs most of the liquid. Add the shredded chicken; cook for 2 minutes. Add lemon juice and freshly grated Parmesan cheese; stir.
3. Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.